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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.94, 2,167.26 and 405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.94, 2,167.26 and 405.05 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.94 : 2,167.26 = 405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.94/2,167.26 = 405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.94x = 2,167.26 × 405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.94x = 877,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,848.50/1,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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